Month: August 2019

‘They want all that:’ Girls becoming more involved in gang violence in B.C.

Source: Laura Kane and Amy Smart, The Canadian Press, August 28, 2019  VANCOUVER — As gang unit officers for the Vancouver police, detectives Sandy Avelar and Anisha Parhar often pull over boys and men in flashy cars with drugs and guns in the glove compartment. But they also meet girls and women in the passenger’s… Continue reading ‘They want all that:’ Girls becoming more involved in gang violence in B.C.

Kindersley Fire Fought Vehicle Fire East of Alsask

Vehicle Fire East of Alsask August 28, 7:20AM – Kindersley Fire was dispatched to a vehicle fire just East of the community of Alsask. All until left scene at 8:40 this morning. No other details are released. – Feature Image: Kindersley Social  For the latest information and for more updates on everything Kindersley ‘Like’ the… Continue reading Kindersley Fire Fought Vehicle Fire East of Alsask

Cattle deaths linked to algae

Source: Robert Arnason, Producer.com, August 26, 2019  Several cattle in Manitoba’s Interlake died in late August, after drinking water from a contaminated dugout. The most likely cause of death was blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, said Keri Hudson-Reykdal, a veterinarian in Ashern, Man. “This seems to be a big issue this year — lots of dogs… Continue reading Cattle deaths linked to algae

Tories seize on question of carbon tax increase after McKenna leaves door open

Source: Amanda Connolly, Global News, August 26, 2019  Conservatives call out Liberals for admitting possible carbon tax increase after 2022 With just weeks to go before the start of the federal election campaign, in which climate change is set to be a central concern for voters, Conservatives have seized on the potential for a carbon… Continue reading Tories seize on question of carbon tax increase after McKenna leaves door open

Brexit: Queen approves Boris Johnson’s request to suspend U.K. Parliament

Source: William James and Kate Holton, Reuters, August 28, 2019  Boris Johnson confirms Queen’s speech, moves to suspend U.K. Parliament British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will limit parliament’s ability to derail hisBrexit plan by cutting the amount of time it will sit between now and EU exit day on Oct. 31, infuriating opponents who urged Queen Elizabeth to intervene.… Continue reading Brexit: Queen approves Boris Johnson’s request to suspend U.K. Parliament

Ottawa allocates $2 million to oat breeding

Source: Brian Cross, Producer.com, August 27, 2019  The federal government today announced that it will spend nearly $2 million to help the prairie oat industry develop new commercial oat cultivars. Ottawa will invest $1,982,915 in prairie oat breeding initiatives — money that will be used to support variety development work led by oat breeder Jennifer… Continue reading Ottawa allocates $2 million to oat breeding

HUB International Kindersley: Does Your Business Have Cyber Insurance?

Protect your business — and your employees — from cybersecurity risks. Cyber insurance can help restore employee and customer identities, recover compromised data and repair damaged computers and networks, whether your business is the victim of a data breach, password attack, ransomware or phishing attack. You could be at risk for a cyber attack. A… Continue reading HUB International Kindersley: Does Your Business Have Cyber Insurance?